“That’s why you shouldn’t make vows. The moment you do, fate starts conspiring to shove them down your throat.” — Michael J. Sullivan Fate Copy Share Image
“Courageous hearts weren't banned from the breast of women.” — Michael J. Sullivan Courage Copy Share Image
“I think everyone may have underestimated your mother’s love for you. Me included.” — Michael J. Sullivan Love Copy Share Image
“You're not going to charge us for the tower, I hope," Hadrian said. "But if you are, it was Royce's fault and… — Michael J. Sullivan Hadrian Copy Share Image
“Remember, it’s easier to believe an outlandish lie confirming what you suspect than the most obvious truth that denies it,” — Michael J. Sullivan Truth Copy Share Image
“It's easier to believe the most outlandish lie that confirms what you suspect than the most obvious truth that denies it.” — Michael J. Sullivan Fooling yourself Copy Share Image
Slaying dragons, melting witches, and banishing demons is all fun and games until someone loses a sidekick—then it’s personal. The bad guy… — Michael J. Sullivan Bad guy Copy Share Image
“If given a choice between a potentially great hardship and doing nothing, people gravitated toward what was most familiar and comfortable. That… — Michael J. Sullivan Leader Copy Share Image
Stealing swords,” Royce muttered mostly to himself. “Okay, let’s take a look at this tower. The sooner I see it, the sooner… — Michael J. Sullivan Cursing Copy Share Image
“Where are you from, Hadrian?” “Hintindar originally—a little village south of here in Rhenydd.” “Originally? What’s that supposed to mean? You got… — Michael J. Sullivan Hadrian Copy Share Image
“A beautiful day might bring disaster, while a day that begins trapped inside an ancient toom, might be the best one of… — Michael J. Sullivan Beautiful day Copy Share Image
You didn’t really hold back on Braga so Pickering could kill him, did you?” Royce asked after the two were left alone… — Michael J. Sullivan Commoners Copy Share Image
You’re too visible, Albert,” Hadrian explained. “Can’t afford to have our favorite noble hauled to some dungeon where they cut off your… — Michael J. Sullivan Believe Copy Share Image
Royce looked back down at the stream below. "She doesn't even know me. What if she doesn't like me? Few people do."… — Michael J. Sullivan Firsts Copy Share Image
I need your help.” Royce looked up as if his head weighed a hundred pounds, his eyes red, his face ashen. He… — Michael J. Sullivan Chance Copy Share Image
“I think comfort can be a curse, an addiction that without warning or notice erodes hope. Live it long enough and the… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“The abbot once told me that lying was a betrayal to one’s self. It’s evidence of self-loathing. When you are so ashamed… — Michael J. Sullivan Accepting yourself Copy Share Image
What’s going on?” Royce asked as throngs of people suddenly moved toward him from the field and the castle interior. “I mentioned… — Michael J. Sullivan Castles Copy Share Image
“If given a choice between a potentially great hardship and doing nothing, people gravitate toward what was most familiar and comfortable. That… — Michael J. Sullivan Leader Copy Share Image
“lying was a betrayal to one’s self. It’s evidence of self-loathing. When you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions,… — Michael J. Sullivan Accepting yourself Copy Share Image
“I notice you didn’t include a blade with your new attire,” Royce said. “Not even a little jeweled dagger.” “Lords no.” Albert… — Michael J. Sullivan Expectations Copy Share Image
There are still eight of us,” Guy pointed out. “Not exactly an even fight.” “I was thinking the same thing,” Mauvin said.… — Michael J. Sullivan Ashes Copy Share Image
“A lot can be determined by the choices we make, even if the action is initiated by self-preservation. Many ... no, most… — Michael J. Sullivan Character building Copy Share Image
So,” Royce said, “you want us to escape from this prison, kidnap the king, cross the countryside with him in tow while… — Michael J. Sullivan Accepting Copy Share Image
“The claw slipped again. It came off the edge of the stone and Hadrian felt his stomach rise as he fell. He… — Michael J. Sullivan Hadrian Copy Share Image
“I am officially turning him over to you. He's your problem now. You'll have to watch out for him and that won't… — Michael J. Sullivan Every morning Copy Share Image
Royce turned to Hadrian. “It’s supposed to make them look tough, but all it really does is make it easy to identify… — Michael J. Sullivan Chickens Copy Share Image
“There always seemed to be a better way, except when it came to people. Once broken, people couldn't be repaired.” — Michael J. Sullivan Better way Copy Share Image
“It’s only nice not being wanted for murder if you’ve actually killed someone. Otherwise, what’s the point? Besides, what makes you think… — Michael J. Sullivan Murder Copy Share Image
“Power has a way of seducing by saying what you want to hear. Remember, it's easier to believe an outlandish lie confirming… — Michael J. Sullivan Fantasy Copy Share Image
Hadrian leapt to his feet. Royce was already up. “Don’t bother,” Esrahaddon told them. “She’s dead, and there’s nothing you can do.… — Michael J. Sullivan Bother Copy Share Image
“Myron took the moment to sit down on the stone bench behind him and whispered to Hadrian, “You were right. Life outside… — Michael J. Sullivan Books Copy Share Image
“It's not easy to subdue a person bigger than you and not hurt him in the process." "Well, I think I found… — Michael J. Sullivan Think Problem Copy Share Image
“Because power doesn’t equal worth,” Arion said. She stepped through the lodge door, walking slowly and favoring her left side. “Wisdom, the… — Michael J. Sullivan Wisdom Copy Share Image
“After catching an arrow in the back and passing out in Tom the Feather’s barnyard, Hadrian had woken up on a comfortable… — Michael J. Sullivan Cursed Copy Share Image
Hadrian drew two swords from his sides in a single elegant motion. He flipped one around letting it spin against his palm… — Michael J. Sullivan Believe Copy Share Image
Will nodded toward Hadrian. “Look at the swords he’s carrying. A man wearing one—maybe he knows how to use it, maybe not.… — Michael J. Sullivan Doe Copy Share Image
“Verily, for nine hundred years have I lost. Everyone I knew is dead, the empire gone, and who knows in what state… — Michael J. Sullivan Fantasy Copy Share Image
Each killing steals a bit of humanity until a murderer is nothing more than an animal. A hunger replaces the spirit. A… — Michael J. Sullivan Animal Copy Share Image
Aren’t you going to say, I told you so?” Hadrian whispered. “What would be the point in that?” “Oh, so you’re saying… — Michael J. Sullivan Beneficial Copy Share Image
